halloween candy

Six examples of products resembling standard snack items. The featured products contain THC, a main ingredient in marijuana edibles.

State attorneys general issue a warning for Halloween about marijuana-type treats

10:03pm October 27, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

State officials alert parents of the unregulated, illegal marijuana snacks that favor the sober, major brand.

The latest pandemic dining twist is the outdoor bubble, seen here at a New York City restaurant. Sure, it's a way to stay warm as winter looms ... but does it reduce your risk of getting infected by COVID-19?

Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQs: What's Up With Bubble Dining? Should You Hand Out Halloween Candy?

6:00pm October 23, 2020

by Pranav Baskar

Answers to your COVID-19 questions about how to handle Halloween trick-or-treaters, whether it's safe to eat in a restaurant's outdoor bubble and whether you can be infected through your ear canal.

Halloween is one more thing being upended by the pandemic. Federal guidelines advise against traditional trick or treating, but parents across the country are trying to make the holiday special for their children anyway.

Health & Safety

No Trick Or Treat: Americans Get Creative To Celebrate Halloween Safely

1:58pm September 24, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

The CDC is advising against the door-to-door candy quest during the pandemic. So parents are coming up with alternative ways to bring the spooky season to life. How about sending candy down a chute?

A squirrel investigates Halloween jack-o'lanterns in Washington, D.C. Analysts say spending for holiday decor, candy and costumes is strong this year.

This Halloween Is Scaring Up Record Sales of Candy, Costumes And Decor

6:28pm October 30, 2017

by Marilyn Geewax

Surging consumer confidence is spurring sales for Halloween. Retailers are forecasting an 8 percent increase in sales for costumes, candy and decorations. Those gains are strong given low inflation.

Ever wonder how many different dyes are used to color Skittles?

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Arts

Still Have Leftover Halloween Candy? Use It For Science!

7:00am November 08, 2016

No need to risk sugar shock, folks. We've got a whole bunch of experiments you can do with leftover candy that are possibly more fun than eating it.

The scariest part of the holiday comes in the days that follow, as parents fight and negotiate to limit how much candy their kids eat. NPR's Gisele Grayson decided to pay her kids off to give up their loot.

How To Wean Your Kids Off Halloween Candy: Cold, Hard Cash

10:34pm November 04, 2014

by Gisele Grayson

After the costumes and candy comes the hard part: the fights and negotiations that go along with trying to limit kids' sugar intake. Why not skip the ordeal by paying kids to give up their treats?